Apartment building catches fire while MTU students gone on spring break
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJMN) – At around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, Houghton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a fire at Northwood Apartments located at 45190 US-41.
Upon arrival, HCSO says the north side of the building was fully engulfed. No people were found, but a cat was rescued from one of the apartments. All occupants of the building were identified as Michigan Technological University students who were away on spring break.
HCSO reports that Michigan Tech is currently setting up housing options for the students when they return.
The fire is not believed to be suspicious at this time. It is reported that the fire was believed to have started in a mechanical room.
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